Program Planning Guide
Medical Assisting, Diploma (D45400)
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical,
and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts,
billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine
laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient
care.
The Central Carolina Community College Medical Assisting Diploma Programs are accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education
Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350 (www.caahep.org). Graduates of CAAHEP accredited medical assisting programs may be eligible to sit for the
American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. Employment
opportunities include physicians’ offices, health maintenance organizations, health departments, and hospitals.
Program Length: 3 semesters
Career Pathway Options: Diploma in Medical Assisting; Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Program Site(s):
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Chatham Campus- Day Program, 1 year
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Harnett Health Sciences-Day Program, 1 year
See the College Catalog and the Health Science Programs Admissions packet for details regarding: Limited Enrollment Curriculum;
Entrance Standards; Required Admissions Criteria and Requirements for Acceptance.
(http://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/medicalassisting/pdfs/MARatingSheet.pdf)
Suggested Course Schedule:
1st Semester (Fall)
ACA 115
Success and Study Skills
BIO 163
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
MED 110
Orientation to Medical Assisting
MED 121
Medical Terminology I
MED 130
Administrative Office Procedures I
MED 140
Exam Room Procedures I
2nd Semester (Spring)
ENG 111
Writing & Inquiry
MED 118
Medical Law & Ethics
MED 122
Medical Terminology II
MED 150
Laboratory Procedures I
MED 240
Exam Room Procedures II
3rd Semester (Summer)
PSY 150
General Psychology
MED 260
Clinical Externship
MED 264
Medical Assisting Overview
Total Semester Hours Credit: 45
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8
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Medical Assisting, Diploma (D45400)
Course Descriptions:
ACA 115
Success and Study Skills
0-2-0-1
This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and
academic skills necessary to achieve educational objectives.
Emphasis is placed on an exploration of facilities and services,
study skills, library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting,
and critical thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to
manage their learning experiences to successfully meet
educational goals.
BIO 163
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
4-2-0-5
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of
the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems
as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition,
acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the
fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their
interrelationships. This course has been approved for transfer
under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
ENG 111
Writing and Inquiry
3-0-0-3
Prerequisites: Take one set: RED 090* and ENG 090, ENG 095*,
DRE 098 or appropriate placement.
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear
writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive
process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis, effective use of
rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness,
and revision. Upon completion, students should be able to
produce unified, coherent, well-developed essays using standard
written English. This course has been approved for transfer under
the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in English
Composition.
MED 110 Orientation to Medical Assisting
1-0-0-1
This course covers the history of medicine and the role of the
medical assistant in the health care setting. Emphasis is placed on
professionalism, communication, attitude, behaviors, and duties in
the medical environment. Upon completion, students should be
able to project a positive attitude and promote the profession of
medical assisting.
MED 118
Medical Law and Ethics
2-0-0-2
Local Prerequisites: Take one set: RED 090* and ENG 090, ENG
095*, DRE 098 or appropriate placement.
This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients,
contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice,
medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues.
Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the
principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in
providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be
able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled
health professional.
MED 121
Medical Terminology I
3-0-0-3
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in
the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and
the terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological
conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion,
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students should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological
disorders.
MED 122
Medical Terminology II
3-0-0-3
Prerequisite: MED 121
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology
courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that
relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and
treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should
be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related
to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
MED 130
Administrative Office Procedures I
1-2-0-2
This course introduces medical office administrative procedures.
Topics include appointment processing, written and oral
communications, medical records, patient orientation, and safety.
Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic
administrative skills within the medical environment.
MED 140
Exam Room Procedures I
3-4-0-5
This course provides instruction in clinical examining room
procedures. Topics include asepsis, infection control, assisting
with exams and treatment, patient education, preparation and
administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, and medical
emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate competence in exam room procedures.
MED 150
Laboratory Procedures I
3-4-0-5
This course provides instruction in basic lab techniques used by
the medical assistant. Topics include lab safety, quality control,
collecting and processing specimens, performing selective tests,
phlebotomy, screening and follow-up of test results, and
OSHA/CLIA regulations. Upon completion, students should be
able to perform basic lab tests/skills based on course topics.
MED 240
Exam Room Procedures II
3-4-0-5
Prerequisite: MED 140
This course is designed to expand and build upon skills presented
in MED 140. Emphasis is placed on advanced exam room
procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate enhanced competence in selected exam room
procedures.
MED 260
Clinical Externship
0-0-15-5
Local Prerequisites: MED 150, MED 240
This course provides the opportunity to apply clinical, laboratory,
and administrative skills in a medical facility. Emphasis is placed
on enhancing competence in clinical and administrative skills
necessary for comprehensive patient care and strengthening
professional communications and interactions. Upon completion,
students should be able to function as an entry-level health care
professional.
Medical Assisting, Diploma (D45400)
MED 264
Medical Assisting Overview
2-0-0-2
This course provides an overview of the complete medical
assisting curriculum. Emphasis is placed on all facets of medical
assisting pertinent to administrative, laboratory, and clinical
procedures performed in the medical environment. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence
in the areas covered on the national certification examination for
medical assistants.
PSY 150
General Psychology
3-0-0-3
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human
behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology,
sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal
behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.
* Archived courses, will be removed in Summer 2015.
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